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IRS Backlog Leaves Estates in Limbo
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig recently made a plea for help. He said that his agency has taken measures to battle the overwhelming effects of the pandemic – new responsibilities and a rush of tax returns. But with a shrinking budget and staffing levels the same as...
Apple’s Legacy Contact Helps Preserve Your Digital Footprint
The best estate plans help ensure that your loved ones will be protected and provided for and that disbursing your estate will be simple, quick, and free from surprises. When you’re working on your plan, be sure to consider your digital footprint. While it’s easy to...
Can Homeowner’s Associations Regulate Parking?
If you’ve bought a home in Metro Atlanta in the last decade or so, chances are, your house is part of a homeowner’s association (HOA). More than 40 million people across the US live in communities managed by an HOA. Homeowner’s associations are the governing bodies of...
City of Atlanta’s New Short-Term Rental Licensing – Enforcement Begins April 1st!
If you own a short-term rental property in the City of Atlanta, you should be aware of the city’s new licensing requirements. The new regulations took effect on March 1, 2022. Inspectors will start enforcing the ordinance on April 1, 2022. “Short-term rentals,” also...
What Happens After a Real Estate Closing?
The spring and summer can be busy seasons for real estate. Even after the papers have been signed and the house keys exchanged, there’s still plenty of work to be done. Real Estate Closings A real estate closing is when the home seller, home buyer, their respective...
Protecting Your Children: Georgia’s Power of Attorney for Minors
You may have heard of a Power of Attorney for adults, but did you know that in Georgia, you can also have a Power of Attorney for young children? A Power of Attorney for Minors allows a parent or legal guardian to temporarily delegate caregiving authority and duties...
What is Adverse Possession?
Your home and property are some of your most valuable assets. Protecting your investments is so important. With the legal principle known as adverse possession, however, a trespasser or neighbor can acquire portions of your property if you fail to act within a certain...
NFTs and Estate Planning: Issues to Consider
If you’ve purchased or are planning to buy an NFT, you may be wondering how best to protect your investment for the next generation. NFT Defined An NFT (non-fungible token) is an electronic asset. It’s digital, not physical, and is completely unique. No two NFTs are...
Deed Theft Cases on the Rise in Metro Atlanta
Deed fraud is on the rise in Metro Atlanta, with unsuspecting residents losing their homes and life savings to criminals. Old Fourth Ward homeowner Linda Willis was a recent victim, and now she’s hoping to raise awareness about the increase of deed fraud. Linda...
Taxes That An Estate May Owe
If you’ve had a family member or loved one who recently passed away, calculating the taxes on their estate may be low on your priority list. This can be an emotional and stressful time. But how the government will tax your loved one’s assets may affect inheritances,...
Three Legal Issues to Consider Before Flipping a House
Considering a house flipping project? The premise itself is simple: purchase a home, make any necessary upgrades, and then quickly resell the property for a profit. With the housing marketing booming right now, coupled with the popularity of real estate TV programs,...
What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance is a type of insurance that protects mortgage lenders and homebuyers from financial loss due to an ownership claim on a property. It indemnifies the policyholder from any title discrepancies that may arise during or after the purchase of a property. In...